re: Biden receives communion at St. Patrick's, NY
Question from anonymous on 3/28/2013:

Was Cardinal Dolan actually the one who gave Biden communion? If someone else actually gave Biden communion, maybe Cardinal Dolan wasn't in a position to deny him.
On another note, should clery first speak to a known public figure outside of the mass about being denied communion so the politician in question has an opportunity to not present themselves for communion?

Answer by Judie Brown on 3/30/2013:

Cardinal Dolan did NOT personally give Biden the body of Christ though he did
publicly acknowledge Biden's presence and had coffee with him after Mass